[Analysis of the result of 409 cases with liver cirrhosis and severe hepatitis by using the model for end-stage liver disease]

Zhonghua Shi Yan He Lin Chuang Bing Du Xue Za Zhi. 2007 Jun;21(2):168-70.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the influence of the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) results in 409 cases with liver cirrhosis and severe hepatitis and compare with Child-Pugh scoring system.

Methods: The data of 409 patients with liver cirrhosis and severe hepatitis were collected and analyzed by using the Child-Pugh and MELD scoring systems, and Chiss statistical software was applied.

Results: There is a statistical significance between either results of MELD of group A, B, C, D; there is a statistical significance between either group in total serum bilirubin and creatinine, but not in INR.

Conclusion: The changes in total serum bilirubin and creatinine can influence the result significantly, not the INR, and a better way to predict the prognosis of severe liver disease may be application of MELD combined with clinical experience.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bilirubin / blood
  • Creatinine / blood
  • Female
  • Hepatitis / blood
  • Hepatitis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / blood
  • Liver Cirrhosis / diagnosis*
  • Liver Failure / blood
  • Liver Failure / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Statistical
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Creatinine
  • Bilirubin